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San Jose State University formerly introduced new head coach Brent Brennan at a press conference Thursday. Brennan, who most recently oversaw receivers at Oregon State University, will take on the task of trying to lead the Spartans back to a bowl game. He replaces Ron…

Before the holiday season gets too busy and travel plans and shopping take over, a relaxing celebration with friends or family may be necessary. The annual Heritage Holiday Champagne Tea brings back the traditional tea with scones, finger sandwiches, sweets and blends by Satori Tea…

A sandwich shop in the South Bay really needs something special to separate itself from the herd. Danny Orozco, owner of Genuine Heros, thinks he has that something in the signature recipes he’s been developing the past 15 years. In-house slow-roasted meats, house-made sauces and Italian…

Rising like a phoenix from the ashes, Palo Alto’s new French bistro, Les Bizous, is a strange bird. The restaurant was taken over by a relative of the owners of Crawfish Fusion, which recently closed. To go from serving finger-licking crawfish out of a plastic…

The list of South Bay holiday traditions is growing. In addition to Fantasy of Lights in Vasona Park and Christmas in the Park in San Jose, Great America is getting into jingle bell action with Winterfest. The Santa Clara amusement park is adding some thrills…

The holidays are officially in full swing and this year residents can ride the Polar Express all the way to the North Pole. Well, kind of. Beginning Nov. 18, Santa fans will have a chance to board the famous Polar Express courtesy of the Santa Cruz and…

Brandon Poon is no stranger to the risks and rewards of opening a new restaurant. His family opened Chinese restaurant Express 7 in Mountain View just before 2000. Two years ago, Poon branched out to open Buffalo on Castro Street, which I’ve had the pleasure…

Growing up in a family of Middle Eastern descent, I used to place an embargo on any food that resembled home cooking. There was no way it could compare to Mom’s, right? Over the years, my opinion has changed. I’ve slowly come to realize that…

Take a moment to unwind this holiday season and reflect with loved ones—and do it all while sipping a little bubbly. On Saturday Dec 3, hundreds of people will take to the streets of Willow Glen for a leisurely walk through downtown, all while experiencing…

San Jose Jazz provides live music for all seasons, whether it be Summer Jazz Fest or the new Holiday Concert Series beginning this month. San Jose Jazz’s winter music program will feature not only fresh local faces, but also internationally renowned artists like Jason Marsalis, who…